JCK 2016 Evening of Design Winners Announced

The Design Center chose the top 50 retailers and the top designers in three categories

The Design Center held its annual Evening of Design on Friday, recognizing the Top 50 Designer Retailers and presenting the Editor’s Choice Awards for designers in three categories.

In the Palm Foyer Loft, guests sipped champagne and nibbled on snacks while watching the ceremony, which was framed by huge windows offering breathtaking views of the Mandalay Bay property and the mountains beyond.

JCK industry vice president Katie Dominesey hosted the proceedings.

Quadrum, in Chestnut Hill, Mass., was named this year’s top Designer Retailer. Director Sia Maravelias was on hand to accept the award on behalf of owner Cynthia Kagan. “It means so much to us to receive this honor,” she told JCK. “We take such great pride in what we do, and we are so passionate about the artists we represent.”

Rounding out the top 10 retailers: The Clay Pot of Brooklyn, N.Y.; Aaron Faber Gallery of New York City; EAT Gallery of Maysville, Ky.; I. Gorman Jewelers of Washington, D.C.; Sorrel Sky Gallery of Durango, Colo.; ZFolio Gallery of Solvang, Calif.; R. Grey Gallery of Boise, Idaho; Greenwich St. Jewelers of New York City; and Gallery of Jewels of San Francisco.

Three Design Center artists were honored with Editor’s Choice Awards: Vicky Lew from the Kickstarter section; Doryn Wallach, a Rising Star; and Deeta Thakural, one of the Residents.

“I’ve been in business just under a year, and I knew I wanted to be in Las Vegas,” said first-time JCK exhibitor Wallach. “It feels validating. It’s an honor—it really is.”